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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.33, 923 and 230.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.33, 923 and 230.31 is: 345.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.33 : 923 = 230.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.33/923 = 230.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.33x = 923 × 230.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.33x = 212,578.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,578.44/615.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.47

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